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- The Encoder is a measuring device that keeps track of the speed of
Encoder
the conveyor.
- These are modular parts of the machine. The expansion
Expansion Module
modules are built separately and can be joined together to make varying sizes
of the machine.
- The gates are levers in the machine along the track of the iBOTs. When
Gate
triggered, they send the iBOT in a different direction.
- This enclosure houses the electronics that trigger the
Gate control enclosure
gates to fire when required.
- A metal plate positioned above the pacing conveyor that
Height detector
prevents items that are too tall from entering the machine.
- Operator's main interface with the machine. The host computer software
Host
interfaces with the system's controller to manage the system's non
machine-related functions.
- Delivery cars used to pick up incoming items at the loading station, and
iBOT
deliver the sorted items into the bins in the stacker section.
- This sensor resides on the Induct module and
Imager Entry Sensor
communicates to the system through the I/O board that there is an object or
package waiting to be picked up by an iBOT. It will allow the Induct conveyor to
stop and start as needed.
- This section is where the packages are dropped, scanned and
Induct module
timed to wait for the next iBOT to pick up.
- The process of scanning an item one at a time, then placed onto
Induction
the conveyor system to be inserted onto an iBOT; and once on the iBOT,
sorted to the correct destination.
- Operator in charge of placing items onto the induction belt.
Inductor
- A safety device that shuts the system down when tripped.The E-
Interlock
Stops are interlocks. Interlocks are also on the front and rear doors.
- This enclosure houses the main I/O board. This is the go
I/O enclosure
between for the system to talk to our host computer and the customer's
system. It is the source of the triggering, and pacing of the objects or
packages.
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Sure Sort™ Operator Manual
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